2. Any time someone mentions any kind of X-year-plan, I can't help but think of Dignan's plan in Bottle Rocket, but this was way more useful. Haha.

3. And, yes, anything you can do to unleash the potential of your team is a good thing. I can't quite remember who did it, but I remember watching a video of a couple of people discussing how to solve this same problem by, instead of asking permission, start using the phrase "unless I hear otherwise." It allows people to work without having to constantly be reviewed, keeps the momentum moving, and empowers people to do their work how they best see fit. As long as you have trust in the people you've hired, tips like that and the things Rand discussed here can be a powerful tool for generating a great flow and staying on track to accomplish goals you set for yourself.